If you or your child has ever tried traditional therapy and felt like it just didn’t click—you’re not alone. Sometimes talk therapy alone isn’t enough, especially when trauma, stress, or developmental disruptions are part of the picture. That’s where the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)—developed by renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry—comes in.

So what is NMT? Simply put, it’s an approach to therapy that takes into account how the brain develops, especially in the context of early life experiences. It’s especially useful for children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, neglect, or overwhelming stress.

Here’s the comforting part: NMT isn’t about labeling or diagnosing. It’s about understanding the brain’s story—what it’s been through, what it missed developmentally, and what it needs now to feel safe, connected, and regulated.

Think of the brain like a house: you have to build a strong foundation before you can expect the upstairs (like logic, reasoning, and communication) to work well. If someone’s early experiences didn’t give them that foundation, no amount of “just talk about it” is going to help—not until their brain feels safe and regulated first.

This model helps guide how I work with both kids and adults in therapy. It’s gentle, respectful, and science-backed—and it gives us a map to follow when healing feels overwhelming or confusing.

If you or your child has big reactions, struggles with regulation, or just hasn’t found the right therapy fit yet, the Neurosequential Model might be the missing link.

Curious to learn more? I offer free 15-minute consults to explore whether this approach—or something similar—could help. You’re not broken. Your brain just needs the right kind of care.

Let’s figure it out together.